Born in Rome, NY and a graduate of the University of Virginia, Captain Graham earned her Wings of Gold as a designated Naval Aviator in 1996. She flew H-60 helicopters off of aircraft carriers for many deployments in support of operations from the Middle East to Asia.

She became an instructor pilot and training specialist before serving as the Southeast Asia Divisions Chief for Special Operations Command. She then led the legendary Black Knights of HS/HSC-4.

Capt. Graham is a two-time recipient of the CNAF Navy and Marine Peer Leadership Award,

a former squadron Pilot of the Year and NHA Region One Instructor of the Year. She is a graduate of the Navy’s Seahawk Weapons and Tactics Instructor School, holds a master’s degree in National Security Studies, and has over 3000 flight hours in the venerable H-60.

Following retirement from active duty in 2023, Capt. Graham continues to support the Navy as a government civilian. She is a wife, a mom, and the proud daughter of a career Air Force officer and Vietnam Veteran.